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Cross Country
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Participating in Cross Country requires that each student turn in a Registration Form, Medical Form and the $25.00 fee before the first practice. Ascension School supplies the uniform that must be returned at the end of the season. Athletic Emergency Release Form (PDF)
Cross Country This Fall 2011!
There are five meets (all on Saturday mornings) and the practices will be scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5PM to 6PM so as not to conflict with soccer. Practices will consist of tempo running, speedwork and games. The first practice will be Friday August 26th from 5 – 5:45 PM. Meet on the west side of Barry Park (Bring a water bottle). If you have questions or are interested in assisting the team please contact John O'Brien at jmobrien3@gmail.com.
Welcome- our goal is to do a little running and have a lot of fun…. In addition to improving their running technique, participants will learn about exercise physiology and nutrition. Cross Country is unique in that all grades (5th - 8th) practice together. Coach: John O'Brien How much running does this involve? There are four meets and eight practices during the regular season. The running increases from 5th to 8th grade. In practice, there will be one day where all the running is short distances and we will work on speed. One the other day, we will run from one to three miles. In the races it is as follows: When is practice? Practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 for about one hour, unless there are major conflicts with soccer. Practices will be at Barrie Park. What if I play soccer? Runners will be encouraged to go to soccer practice if there is a conflict with cross country practice. Every effort will be made to “squad” soccer players on the cross country team so they can go to the meets on Saturday. What if I am not a “good” runner? Will I make the team? Will I hurt the team? Everyone makes the team. This is about a little running and a lot of fun…the way the meets work the first five runners on our team count towards our team’s score. You never know when your performance will help the team, so you can be motivated to always try your best! What is the schedule for the meets? The meets are Saturday mornings at 9 am. You run with students from other schools in the same grade (boys and girls in separate races). You can leave after you have run. See the schedule. |
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The Season
The first cross country meet of the year was held at Summer Lakes park this Labor Day week end and the Chargers showed great speed and determination on a hot and muggy day, placing four of their sixteen runners in the top ten of their respective races. The sixth grade girls, anchored by Fatima Martinez and Margaret O’Brien, took home fifth place with some gritty running from Millie Sheean, Joey Ann Angara, Elizabeth Riley, and Alisa Van LyseBetttens as well. This week the Chargers will be competing in Western Springs as they hope to have cooler weather and speedy runs.
Week Two Week two of the cross country season picked up where week one left off with three Ascension runners (Erin Frumkin, Margaret O’Brien and Kelly Frumkin) finishing in the top ten, and an additional three brought home ribbons for top 25 finishes (Fatima Martinez, Colum O’Brien and Henry Northey). The Lyons Township course started out a little wet and muddy, although this did not stop a number of the runners from improving their times from the previous week. Additionally we were happy to have Bridget Bookmeier, Emilia Elgeness, Mary Cate Kohout, Gabriel O’Leary, and Catherine DeForrest run their first race of the year and all turned in very good times. Looking ahead to next Saturday, the team travels to Marmion Academy where they hope to continue their winning ways. |
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The regular season for cross country ended on a strong note for the Chargers, with Erin Frumkin again winning first place ahead of 90 other 5th grade girls. Other Ascension runners bringing home ribbons in the past two weeks included Henry Northey, Emilia Elgeness, Kevin Thiese Joey Anne Angara, Catherine DeForrest, Fatima Martinez, Margaret O’Brien, Olivia Elmiger, Kelly Frumkin, Clare Frumkin, and Colum O’Brien. Looking ahead to the championship next Saturday, the team travels to Lombard where they hope to culminate their strong year with another good showing.
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Champs!
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SPL Meet Schedule 2011 |
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Saturday, Sept. 3 |
St. Irene |
Summerlakes Park/Johnson School |
Sept. 10 |
St. Isaac |
Lyons Township H.S. |
Sept. 17, |
.St. Joan |
Marmion |
Sept. 24 |
St. Mary of Gostyn |
Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club |
Oct. 1, |
Championship St. Petronille |
Lombard Commons |
Saturday Meets start at 9:00AM. SHARP If you need to reach me: |
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For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Ascension Athletic Director Mr. Mike Geyer (school) 708-386-7282 |
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